Psychology Quote by Orson Scott Card
““Never true,' Old Ben would say. 'Useful- now, there's something. Your mind might make a connection that is useful. But true is another matter. True implies that you have found a connection that exists independent of your apprehension of it, that would exist whether you noticed it or not. And I must say that I have never seen such a connection in my life. There are times when I suspect there are no such connections, that all links, bonds, ties, and similarities are creations of thought and have no substance.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card, 1985
True connections are independent of perception; many perceived links may be mental constructs.
In simple terms: Truth exists beyond our thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about reality.
Themes
philosophy
perception
truth
reality
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- creative problem solving
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
cognitive science
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a connection’s reality?
- How do mental models shape your experience?
A Different Perspective
Absolute truth may be unknowable.
